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SAN FRANCISCO PUBL IC L IBRARIES

San Francisco, CA

Type: Library Size: 24,000 SF

Three historical libraries were renovated as part of the Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP). Including the 6,259 SF Golden Gate Valley branch, built in 1917; 10,205 SF Presidio branch, built in 1921; and 7,432 SF Park branch, built in 1901. AlfaTech provided LEED Fundamental Commissioning for each library. Range of energy and water conserving features such as operable windows, ceiling fans, highly efficient lighting, and low water use plumbing fixtures. Golden Gate Valley design preserved the original Beaux Arts architecture including exterior terracotta, arched windows, and interior shelving.

GOLDEN GATE VALLEY BRANCH L IBRARY San Francisco, CA Type: Library Size: 7,432 SF

The firm provided LEED Fundamental Commissioning for this 7,432 square foot historical library. Working with community stakeholders, the design & commissioning team restored and preserved the building's original Beaux Arts architecture including exterior terra cotta, arched windows, and interior shelving, while providing necessary seismic, life-safety, environmental and accessibility upgrades, and a new contemporary building addition.

Golden Gate Valley Library